About Marché aux Fleurs de Bassou

Every May 8th, the village of Bassou (89400) celebrates spring with its Flower Market, a friendly event bringing together local nursery owners, florists, and artisans. Ornamental plants, vegetable seedlings, cut flowers, and artisanal creations fill the village center by the Yonne. An unmissable local tradition combining Burgundy snail tasting, family entertainment, and seasonal shopping in a rural and accessible setting.

The Marché aux Fleurs de Bassou: A Spring Festival by the Yonne

Every May 8th, the village of Bassou, nestled on the banks of the Yonne river in the Yonne department, transforms into a colorful and fragrant market. The Marché aux Fleurs de Bassou is a popular event that brings together locals and visitors from surrounding towns around a varied selection of plants and friendly activities.

A Plant and Craft Market

Each year, the Marché aux Fleurs de Bassou offers a carefully selected range of plants and flowers suitable for the spring season:

Seasonal cut flowers: roses, tulips, peonies, and floral arrangements
Ornamental plants: geraniums, petunias, fuchsias, impatiens, and balcony plants
Vegetable seedlings: tomatoes, zucchini, lettuce, aromatic herbs, and heirloom vegetables
Shrubs and rose bushes adapted to the Burgundy terroir
Aromatic plants for the garden and kitchen

Local artisans complement the plant offerings with original creations in ceramics, basketry, and wood, as well as typical local products from the Yonne region.

Snails in the Spotlight

The gourmet specialty of the Marché aux Fleurs de Bassou is the spotlight on Burgundy snails. This local gastronomic tradition combines the flower festival with the tasting of this emblematic Burgundy dish, prepared according to traditional recipes with butter, garlic, and parsley. Local producers and artisans offer tastings and sales of cooked snail boxes, a specialty that delights young and old alike.

Activities and Friendliness

Beyond the market itself, the May 8th celebration in Bassou offers a festive and family-friendly atmosphere:

Activities for children and outdoor games
Presence of local producers with tastings of regional products
On-site catering with Burgundy specialties
Walks along the Yonne in a green environment

Bassou, a Village by the Water

Bassou is a charming village in the Auxerrois region, located a few kilometers north of Auxerre on the banks of the Yonne. Its natural riverside environment, meadows, and weir make it an ideal setting for a spring event. The Flower Market is part of the tradition of rural festivals that liven up the villages of the Yonne during the May public holidays.

Marché aux Fleurs de Bassou — edition 2026

The Marché aux Fleurs de Bassou returns on May 8th, 2026, in the village center. Nursery owners, florists, local artisans, and Burgundy snail producers gather for this friendly and free spring celebration by the Yonne, a few kilometers from Auxerre.

Marché aux Fleurs de Bassou 2026

The Marché aux Fleurs de Bassou returns for May 8th, 2026, in the heart of the village by the Yonne. This free spring event brings together nursery owners, florists, artisans, and local producers each year in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere.

On the program: exhibition and sale of ornamental plants, cut flowers, and vegetable seedlings to prepare gardens and balconies for the beautiful season, artisan stalls with local creations, and the traditional tasting of Burgundy snails. An ideal day to stroll with family in this charming village of the Auxerrois and discover the flavors of the Yonne region.

Practical information — Marché aux Fleurs de Bassou

Access

By car: Bassou is located 7 km north of Auxerre via the D163. Free parking in the village.
By train: Auxerre station, then bus or personal vehicle (7 km).

Hours

From 9 AM to 6 PM on May 8th.

Prices

Free admission for all.

Contact

Mairie de Bassou: 03 86 53 60 01